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LTHS Hallway Mayhem

LTHS Hallway Mayhem

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor August 29, 2023

*clears throat* Yes, it’s official, I am a senior at LTHS, one of the big dogs, if you will. As arguably the most charismatic big dog at Lockport, I have stumbled across a dire issue that needs to...

Lack of Faculty Support

Lack of Faculty Support

Written by Abigail Worker, News Editor May 23, 2023

The long stressful school year comes down to an end: congratulations, you survived. The hardest year of my academic career is finally over, and I couldn’t be more excited.  My junior year was overly...

What is the CCC?

What is the CCC?

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor May 20, 2023

The CCC is an amazing program that helps students transition from living everyday lives to going out and developing independence! This program includes students who are 18-22. This includes grocery shopping,...

Problem? The Solution: CLUB CREATE!

Problem? The Solution: CLUB CREATE!

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor May 11, 2023

Are you wishing to be creative? Wanting to let loose of that inner artist? Dying to use that pouring out inspiration? Well, think no more…Club Create is there to save the day! Club Create is a great...

This is Love-Lockport Winterguard

This is Love-Lockport Winterguard

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor May 11, 2023

Last weekend Lockport’s State Champion Winterguard team performed at the WGI competition in Ohio. The team placed nineteenth out of a hundred and twenty-four teams and was the only Illinois team in the...

Your 2023-2024 NHS Board!

Your 2023-2024 NHS Board!

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 10, 2023

Every year, Lockport Township High School honors some of its most talented and dedicated by allowing them to apply to be in the James McKinnon Smith Chapter of the National Honor Society. While many students...

Bien gracias y tu

Bien gracias y tu

Written by Delaney Coleman, News Editor April 20, 2023

Getting all of the necessary credits to graduate can be stressful, and this includes two foreign language credits. Lockport offers various languages for students to try and advance in: Spanish, French,...

LTHS Attends Music for All

LTHS Attends Music for All

Written by Delaney Coleman, News Editor April 5, 2023

LTHS’s Wind Symphony traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana during spring break for the national festival, Music For All. High school and middle school bands from all over the United States came together...

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Written by Ava Lamb, News Editor April 4, 2023

At LTHS, we are very lucky to not only have lots of clubs to join and participate in, but also many sports to choose from and join! But how do we find out about all of these activities? The one and only...

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor March 14, 2023

It really does feel like yesterday that I nervously stepped on the bus and arrived at Central campus for the first time. It seemed like the biggest place ever; how could I ever find all my classes? High...

First-Gen Immigrant Students at Lockport

First-Gen Immigrant Students at Lockport

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor January 23, 2023

What is a first-generation immigrant? Someone who has at least one parent from a foreign country would be considered a first-gen immigrant. Many first-gen immigrants grow up in homes where English is...

The picture above features a display of various works of Calligraphy Ms. Martin has created.

Club Spotlight: Calligraphy Club

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features editor October 26, 2022

Meet the art of beautiful handwriting! LTHS is proud to introduce the Calligraphy club sponsored by Ms. Martin. The club meets every Wednesday in room 43, and they are looking for new members to join them....